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be a mug's game be a mug's gameTo be a task or activity that is foolish, dangerous, or will not result in a positive outcome. Primarily heard in UK. Allowing your children to play with fireworks is a mug's game. They are bound to get injured.See also: gamebe a ˈmug’s game (disapproving, especially British English) an activity which brings little or no benefit to you: Don’t start smoking — it’s a mug’s game. ♢ The money’s terrible in this job — it’s a real mug’s game. Mug here means ‘fool’.See also: game |